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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.61, 14,622.93 and 5,881.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.61, 14,622.93 and 5,881.41 is: 8,116.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.61 : 14,622.93 = 5,881.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.61/14,622.93 = 5,881.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.61x = 14,622.93 × 5,881.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.61x = 86,003,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,003,446.73/10,595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,116.89

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